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SINGAPORE: Beach goers heading to Sentosa soon will need to make a reservation for a spot on the beach during peak periods, such as weekends and holidays, as part of the enhanced security and crowd control measures of COVID-19.
Starting Oct. 17, entry to Sentosa’s Tanjong, Palawan and Siloso Beaches during peak periods will be by reservation only, and visitors must reserve their spaces online, Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) said in a statement Wednesday. (September 23).
Beach lovers can choose between two five-hour time slots: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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The move comes after crowds and queues were observed during peak periods, and is intended to give visitors “peace of mind” by facilitating safe COVID-19 management measures, SDC said.
Visitors can continue to enter the beaches without reservation on weekdays, subject to capacity limits.
Reservations, which are limited to five per group, will open on October 10, for visits starting October 17.
BEACHES SEGMENTED IN 7 ZONES
According to safe distancing measures, Tanjong, Palawan and Siloso beaches have been divided into seven zones, each with a capacity of between 100 and 350, SDC said.
Location of beach areas and entrance kiosks on Sentosa’s Tanjong Beach. (Image: Sentosa Development Corporation)
On the day of their visit, bathers should approach the entrance kiosk for their selected area and present their confirmation email for verification. Wristbands will be issued for admission to the area.
Location of beach areas and entrance kiosks on Sentosa’s Palawan Beach. (Image: Sentosa Development Corporation)
Bathers should observe safe distancing measures in place, such as registering and exiting through SafeEntry, and wearing a mask at all times, except when consuming food and drink or engaging in strenuous activities.
Location of the beach areas and entrance kiosks on Sentosa’s Siloso Beach. (Image: Sentosa Development Corporation)
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SCORED POINTS
In addition, “safety rings” have been progressively placed on beaches that indicate places where groups of up to five people can gather, SDC said.
Visitors must stay within the demarcated area and observe a minimum safety distance of 1 m from other groups and guests.
Safety rings have been progressively placed on Sentosa beaches, indicating places where small groups of up to five can gather. (Photo: Sentosa Development Corporation)
BEACH GAMES
Reservations for 15 beach courts on Tanjong, Palawan and Siloso beaches will also be required for those who wish to play games like beach volleyball.
Up to five people are allowed in each court-based game, with no mixing of player groups or crossover games.
Guests who have reserved beach courts are not required to make another reservation to enter the beach, the company added.
“Launching a reservation-only beach entrance during peak periods will help us ensure Sentosa remains safe for all guests and staff,” said SDC CEO Thien Kwee Eng.
We also seek the cooperation of our guests to remain socially responsible so that Sentosa remains a place where all visitors will have a pleasant experience. “
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